Glassdoor.com vs. Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Glassdoor
Score 9.2 out of 10
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Glassdoor in Mill Valley offers their job posting and job search tools, at Glassdoor.com, providing a platform for job advertising, and employer branding.N/A
Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Indeed Sponsored Jobs allows employers to sponsor their job postings for increased visibility. Sponsoring a post also allows employers to view resumes of candidates who might be a fit and send them invitations to apply for open roles.N/A
Pricing
Glassdoor.comIndeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GlassdoorIndeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsOnly pay for applications that meet your must-have/deal-breaker requirements.
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Community Pulse
Glassdoor.comIndeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Features
Glassdoor.comIndeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Recruitment Marketing
Comparison of Recruitment Marketing features of Product A and Product B
Glassdoor.com
10.0
Ratings
34% above category average
Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
7.4
Ratings
4% above category average
Passive Recruitment Advertising10.00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Active Recruitment Advertising10.00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Employer Branding Tools10.00 Ratings7.70 Ratings
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User Ratings
Glassdoor.comIndeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.6
(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.9
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(0 ratings)
7.8
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.9
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Glassdoor.comIndeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs)
Likelihood to Recommend
It really depends on if you're an employee or an employer. If you're someone who is looking to research a company you're considering joining then absolutely Glassdoor.com is an important data point research. I stress "data point" - the information posted about employers should be taken with the proverbial grain of salt. Most of the negative comments are written by disgruntled employees with an axe to grind. If you're an employer, beyond keeping tabs on your reputation on Glassdoor.com, there's not much to recommend.
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In our market Dental Hygienists are extremely hard to find. We started using Indeed Sponsored Jobs for our hygienist positions and immediately received great response from quality candidates. Before we started using Indeed Sponsored Jobs for our hygiene positions we were in a drought. After using this program, we are hiring on average 2 hygienists per week.
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Pros
  • Salary estimates that are accurate
  • Allowing people to rate your company
  • Advertising and combining Indeed and Glassdoor.com into 1 sponsored account
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  • Immediate response, that's what I need. I post the job, there is no waiting one day or two hours to respond to the candidates.
  • Gives me better visibility, better ability to choose different candidates, I've tried sponsored jobs with deal-breakers and non-deal-breakers. Sometimes is best not to have a deal-breaker for certain jobs because I might pass on a candidate I wouldn't have thought to maybe take a look at.
  • I've also used the instant match, I'm starting to get better at qualifying those candidates and I had a few applicants from that.
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Cons
  • Annoying e mail notifications, 3 or 4 per day.
  • Bad location targeting. Sometimes I get job offers from other countries.
  • Mobile app not very user friendly.
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  • It would be helpful if in the messages tab you could sort messages into folders and mark messages as unread once you have read them.
  • Reposting an old closed job is difficult because it is no longer in the templates. If I go to my closed jobs it would be nice if it had an option to "reopen as a new job".
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Likelihood to Renew
I see no reason at this time to change how we would continue to work with Glassdoor.com as a go-to resource for our hiring needs. As we look to hire in the future we will certainly return to Glassdoor.com as well as recommend Glassdoor.com to colleagues and anyone we know who is looking for a platform that they can look to for reliable employee resourcing.
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This is the #1 site where candidates go for a job in our industry. We continue to get the best results from this platform.
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Usability
Glassdoor.com has proven to be an incredibly user-friendly platform that is both intuitive and easy to navigate. I find the overall functionality to be straightforward, which makes it simple to learn and use effectively, even for those who may not be very tech-savvy. I have encountered no difficulties when it comes to posting open positions, enhancing visibility through boosts, or reviewing and managing applicants. Everything is clearly laid out, making the entire process efficient and seamless.
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They continue to improve their platform. Although sometimes adding more functions can decrease usability, Indeed is very good at adding definitions and information in a very user-friendly way. You are truly able to customize your service and job ads in a way that benefits you and your company. You also have complete control over your ad and your budget
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Support Rating
Support is generally excellent, but there can be a fair amount of bureaucracy at times for requests. The support people are very knowledgeable of the platform, but sales seem to regurgitate the same info when trying to negotiate or upsell a client. Technical issues are rare and usually solved quickly.
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Our Indeed support team far exceeds the support I've received from any other recruitment platform. We have a dedicated account executive AND a client support specialist, both of whom go out of their way to assist with everything from making our job ads more effective to make the billing process more transparent. They are a rock star team that truly takes the stress out of recruiting!
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Implementation Rating
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Again, I came onboard after our company had conducted the implementation but from working closely with those that went through process I have heard it went very smoothly
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Alternatives Considered
To be honest, we use both LinkedIn Jobs and [Glassdoor.com] to make sure we get the largest number of quality candidates quickly. LinkedIn Jobs allows us to learn more about the applicants before we ever speak to them, but Glassdoor allows candidates to learn more about us before they ever apply. Both boards have their complementary benefits and downsides, so it's a good idea to combine them if your organization can afford it.
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I've used Monster as it was linked to a product called Job Target, and I felt it was ok. It seemed larger and I didn't have the capability to input specific parameters for our jobs. It was more generalized and just didn't work as well for us.
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Return on Investment
  • Average time to hire a candidate is shorter on Glassdoor when compared to our primary platform.
  • Overall employee sentiment has gone up since we started using Glassdoor and came to know what are the pain points of our employees. It was an eye-opener and since then we made many changes which led to employee satisfaction.
  • Organization image has improved as we always try to take the feedback constructively and actively try to acknowledge and respond to the reviews.
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  • We have only indeed connected to our ATS for less than six months, so tracking true ROI on time to hire is hard to dive into.
  • The cost per hire has increased over the last couple of years due to how competitive it is for hourly employees across the industry.
  • The quality of applicants is about the same. We find that Indeed can provide quantity for hourly positions not necessarily quality and we continue to struggle with candidates not showing up for interviews.
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ScreenShots

Indeed Ads (Sponsored Jobs) Screenshots

Screenshot of Example of Indeed Sponsored Jobs' Objective-based Campaigns feature.Screenshot of Example of Indeed Sponsored Jobs' Trusted Media Network selection feature.Screenshot of Example of Indeed Sponsored Jobs' Analytics & Recommendations feature.